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WATER CONNECTIONS
WARNING
FAILURE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW, LISTED
TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WILL
RELEASE THE MANUFACTURER FROM ANY CLAIM
WHICH MIGHT RESULT FROM EXCESSIVE
TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURES.
Hydrogen gas can be produced in an operating water heater that
has not had water drawn from the tank for a long period of time.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. To
prevent the possibility of injury under these conditions, we
recommend the hot water faucet be opened for several minutes
at the kitchen sink before you use any electrical appliance that is
connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present,
there will be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the
pipes as hot water begins to flow. Do not smoke or have open
flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
Keep clear of the temperature and pressure relief valve
discharge line outlet. The discharge may be hot enough to
cause scald injury. The water is under pressure and may splash.
CAUTION
If sweat fittings are to be used, DO NOT apply heat to the
nipples on top of the water heater. Sweat the tubing to the
adapter before fitting the adapter to the water connections. It is
imperative that heat is not applied to the nipples containing a
plastic liner.
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